The Boy Who Stole the Pharaoh's Lunch
Karen McCombie author Anneli Bray illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:18th May '23
Should be back in stock very soon
(Dyslexia-friendly)
Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure.
Seth learns some important life lessons when he's transported back to Ancient Egypt in this absorbing time-slip adventure.
While awaiting punishment in his headmaster’s office for his latest piece of mischief, prankster Seth picks up an Egyptian amulet from the desk and is whisked back in time to Ancient Egypt. In a village by the Nile, Seth finds a place for himself, working for the local tradesmen and playing with the local children. One of his new friends, Mery, has a pet hyena that Seth grows to love, so when he hears that the hyena is going to be roasted as part of a feast for the visiting pharaoh, Seth decides to save him. But what consequences will Seth have to face for stealing the pharaoh’s lunch?
An absorbing time-travel adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
"A fun (and cleverly educational!) adventure … McCombie’s all-action and highly imaginative time-slip romp speaks volumes to children about the importance of character building and addressing learning challenges." – Lancashire Post
"Funny and full of fascinating facts" – Irish Examiner
"This is history as seen by a 7-year-old, but all wrapped up in an engaging mystery … perfect for a Year 3 class that has been learning about Ancient Egypt." – English 4-11
"A fun, action-packed and fact-filled romp through Ancient Egypt … Exciting, imaginative and accessible storytelling … will have readers turning over the pages faster than Seth can swim away from a crocodile … Perfect for history buffs, mischief-makers and time-travellers!" – A Word About Books, blog
ISBN: 9781800902015
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 10mm
Weight: 160g
88 pages